Scottsdale water main that created sinkhole located

Scottsdale crews identified the location of the water main break that created a sinkhole and forced major traffic restrictions at Pima and Pinnacle Peak roads in Scottsdale.

The main broke on Thursday. No injuries were reported in the incident but a vehicle was damaged while driving through the area, said Annie DeChance, a spokeswoman for the city water department

Crews are working around the clock and anticipate the water line to be repaired some time on Friday, DeChance said.

Scottsdale officials expect all repairs to be finished over the weekend and hope to reopen the intersection Monday morning. In the meantime, officials are encouraging drivers to find an alternate route.

Current traffic restrictions and closures are affecting the following lanes:

Southbound Pima Road is restricted to one lane starting about 500 feet south of Happy Valley Road and will be diverted to westbound Pinnacle Peak Road.

Northbound Pima Road is restricted to one lane starting about 300 feet south of Pinnacle Peak Road and expands to three lanes after the intersection.

Eastbound Pinnacle Peak Road is closed to through traffic. Lanes are open for normal traffic east of the intersection.

Westbound Pinnacle Peak Road is closed to through traffic. Motorists are being diverted to northbound Pima Road.

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